2011 Map of Whittier

About this map

Cherokee and the Oconaluftee Indian Village serve as cultural anchors in this mountainous region where the Oconaluftee River meets the Tuckasegee River. The map highlights a landscape of steep ridges and tucked-away coves, defined by landmarks like the Mountainside Theater and the Mount Noble Lookout Tower. Settlement patterns follow the river valleys and the many family-named cemeteries, such as the Birdtown, Stamper, and Sneed burial grounds, which offer significant value for genealogical research in these North Carolina communities.